Interested in Training with EnergyLink Coaching?
Energy Links training philosophy is simple. We believe that to be successful at anything it takes hard work and commitment and to be the best you can be you need to take advantage of your strengths and work hard on your weakness. Training effectively is about training as an individual, training smart and enjoying what you do. These are our favourite coaching mottos:
- Strength comes from consistency
- Don’t look back unless that is the way you want to go.
- Never give in. Never give in. Never give in.
- Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it, establish your priorities and go to work.
- Victory belongs to the most persevering.
Individualised Programmes:
Our individual training programmes are designed specifically for you. You are not a number, you are an individual with your own background, ability, lifestyle and personal goals. All of this information is critical in planning an effective training programme.
We will deliver the following:
Initial Consultation/set -up: We will start with making time to meet with you in person or via email or phone depending on your location and ability to meet. This is where we will asses your personal history including your health, lifestyle, training availability and goals so that we can start planning your programme.
If we feel that the athlete will benefit from specific testing and you would like to take that path, then we will refer you to the Sydney Sports Science Institute under the expert care of Professor Martin Thompson or we can arrange in-house testing to be carried out at a suitable venue. We do not believe that all athlete’s training and racing will benefit as a result of testing and we will advise each athlete individually.
If we feel that the athlete will benefit from technique analysis or video analysis for the swim, bike or run this can also be arranged.
Season Planning and overview: We provide you with a complete training & racing plan. This overview is plotted with your training macro cycles (training blocks or phases) and micro cycles (weekly or monthly training regime) it also includes possible training events, key events or major goals and focus areas.
Individual cyclic training programmes: These are the weeks or months (micro-cycles) within the training overview. We will provide you with a training programme based on all of the above information. Our programme cycles are individually tailored to meet the needs of each athlete.
Ongoing Coaching advice and support: As your coach we will provide you with on-going coaching and support in person, via the phone or through email.
Group or individual training sessions: Energy Link coaches for the Balmoral Triathlon Club. We run a brick (bike/run) session for the club on Saturday morning in Centennial Park and a track session on Thursday evenings at Mosman Oval. We also run sessions from our home at various stages throughout the year depending on the focus for our athletes.
For the Ironman athletes we organise IM training weekends and this will provide the athletes with specific Ironman preparations leading into an event.
Individual training sessions can be arranged: however, an additional fee is charged.
Male and Female coaching: One of our greatest assets is the fact that we can offer Professional coaching by both Male and Female coaches.
Strength, resistance and cross training: Many athletes will benefit from these programmes at a specific time of the year. We provide strength or resistance training, core stability and plyometric programmes to individual athletes. If we feel you will benefit from extended advice then we will refer you to one of our professional partners.
Nutritional Planning and advice: This is an area that is often neglected by athletes. Why do so many athletes spend endless hours and energy training as well as spending money on equipment and yet fail to plan and trial their race day nutrition and hydration. I don’t know about you but if all I have to do is sit on my behind and put strategies into place and that is going to optimise my performance I would have it down pat! Getting your nutrition and hydration strategies right for racing and for training is very individual and it needs to be approached that way. Bruce and Christina have many years experience and have learned a lot by trial and error to supplement the current thinking in these areas. We can provide athletes with expert advise on hydration and nutritional planning so that you can optimise your training and racing performance as well as your recovery. If we feel you will benefit from extended advise then we can refer you to one of our professional partners.
Training and racing (season) de-brief: Evaluation is an invaluable tool for improvement and is another area that is often neglected. It is important to reflect on your past so that you can plan effectively for the future. As your coach we will encourage you to go through a season de-brief.
Corporate Coaching Programmes:
- Does your company enter personnel in physically challenging events?
- Are your employees motivated to train and excel in Corporate Competitions?
- Does your company want to gain the most benefits for its’ personnel in such endeavours?
Energy Link Coaching can help your company to maximise the effect of corporate racing for your personnel.
What:
- Corporate races can result in employees being motivated to improve their fitness and this results in better workers with less time off work sick
- Representing a company and performing well gives workers an identity with the company and a loyalty to the company
- Simply having athletes at an event with appropriate decals is great exposure for your company
How Energy Link can Help:
- Energy Link can provide phased training schedules for both groups and individuals. This will enable clients to use their valuable time most effectively in training and so yield improved results.
- Advice training and racing from qualified coaches with over 20years combined racing experience.
- Motivational talks on applying oneself to achieving a goal.
If your company is seen to be doing well it can only be good for the company!
Pricing Structure 2007-2008:
The following pricing structure is for Energy Link Coaching and is current for 2007/2008. We feel that the changes support a fair and effective programme for all involved. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate in talking to us.
| Initial consultation | Costs |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation and first triathlon training programme. Includes Initial consultation, 4 week individual training programme, phone, email and one-on-one access to coach. |
$ 250.00 |
| 4 weekly triathlon training programme/ swim programmme's | |
| Option 1 includes: 4 week individual training programme, phone, email and one-on-one access to coach. |
$200.00 |
| Swim Programme: Monthly triathlon training swim programme. This programme is individually designed. |
$ 25.00 (additional fee) |
| Group Training sessions | |
| Casual (trainer session and run session) BTC sessions paid to the Club. | $6.00elink / $8.00 Other |
| 10 visit pass (trainer session and run session) BTC sessions paid to the Club. | $45.00elink / $72.00 |
| Sports Testing | $TBD depending on type |
| Set up and ongoing | |
| Bike Set-up | $60.00 |
| One-on one Individual coaching | $60.00 per hour |
Session Timetable: (Summer only)
| Session | Venue | Dates / Day | Time | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC RUN SESSION | Mosman Oval with Chris |
Weekly - Thursday |
6.30-8PM | Technique & drills. Intervals, speed & Time Trials |
| BTC BRICK SESSION |
Centennial Park with Bruce | Weekly - Saturday |
7.30-9.30AM | Bike, Run, Transition & Time Trials |
Coaching Testimonials
"My name is Stephen Edwards a busy Executive who stumbled across Triathlon via a company sponsorship. I had not done any serious training for over 6 years but decided to give it a go. My first year saw me go from an enticer to doing my first Ironman. I finished ( survived) the Ironman but caught the bug and thought I can do better than the time I did.
It was time to get serious, I didn’t know many people in the sport but was recommended to Energy Link and in particular Bruce Thomas. I was told that Energy Link provided great programs , good and friendly advice and to my eventual amazement all at a very fair price.
I met with Bruce and he interviewed me, goals, objectives, work commitments, up coming races etc. I found Bruce at that first meeting to be thorough and very likeable. He also seemed to know what he was doing and took time out to understand who I was and what I was trying to get out the sport. Bruce who I now know was a champion athlete which made that original meeting and the help he gave me all the more special as he treated me well and did not come across as some sort of arrogant, big headed athlete.
He also had a great philosophy to racing and training that suited what I wanted to do.
I was soon on an Energy Link program being monitored by Bruce and doing some sessions in person with him also. This really helped me and all the help and training culminating in me improving my Ironman time by over 1hour 29 minutes.
I attended the Jindabyne summer camp that Energy Link held this past year as I had heard about them and wanted to really train hard over my holiday break. I was a little apprehensive enrolling as I am an average athlete and thought I would be left behind. Bruce assured me I would be fine and when he outlined the make up of the camp and the people who were attending I decided to give it a go. When I arrived I was pleasantly surprised by the accommodation and organization that had gone into the camp.
The Energy Link athletes were all great people even the ones that wanted to watch reruns of Bridget Jones Diary while the cricket was on.
The camp was hard but Bruce had managed to create a great atmosphere and designed a program that had some fun, hard work and rest. He also ensured that all the athletes had some personal attention and that they were monitored and in the case of the swim session video taped.
Bruce also had the nack of running very good handicapped events which provided great close racing.
I would recommend Bruce and Christina Thomas the Energy Link
principals to anyone trying to get fit as they have a great out look on
life and provide professional coaching as well as friendly training
environments."
Stephen Edwards
“We have now been training with Bruce for three years, and what we have achieved in that time would simply not have been possible with out his support and guidance.
We are two ordinary athletes who have to combine our training with busy day jobs with two children under 10 years old. Bruce has been able to develop programmes for us that allow us to both train and develop as athletes whilst balancing our home and work responsibilities - no easy task for any of us!
We have also both attended several of the Noosa and Jindabyne training camps, which have been a cornerstone in our programmes, as well as a whole load of fun.
In addition to over 50 triathlons a piece, we can both now claim the
honour of Ironman status, and look forward to adding many more bits of
bling to our collection !"
David Stewart & Sarah Green
"Christina and Bruce Thomas…what a
team!! I can wholly say that they have been the engine of my journey in
triathlon. I started 4 years ago as the true amateur – absolutely no idea!
Christina quickly took me under her wing and over the past 4 years both Chris
and Bruce have selflessly dedicated enormous amounts of time, patience, energy
(literally), care, inspiration and advice to assist me in every tiny little
aspect of my triathlon pursuits. Chris even takes the time to write my programs
and maximize my training around my work schedule (a jumbled mess of full-time
shift work) - I can’t arrange my life so how does she!?
I have absolutely no hesitation in
recommending Energy Link for anyone of any level who wants to achieve their
triathlon dream. The opportunity to train under someone of Bruce’s status is
truly inspirational and the incredible ability that both Bruce and Chris have in
making the hardest gut-wrenching sessions fun is a mind-boggling experience in
itself! I have total confidence in the coaching prowess at team EnergyLink – I
know that I will always get to the start line in my best physical condition. I
want to thank you both for the fantastic memories of training and competing over
the last 4 years as well as the ongoing dedicated support which always seems to
be there at the critical moment - e.g. when you’re walking up the beach at
Yeppoon, freaking out because you’re about to embark on your first Half-IM
(thank God for Chrissie!). I can’t wait to discover what lies
ahead!"
Ali Coyle